Adrian Cook
An Architectural practice based in the Black Mountains, South Wales. Working on a range of projects - residential, community, historic buildings, and landscape-related.
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Environmental and low-energy buildings, including Passivhaus
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New-build, extension, conversion, renovation and conservation
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Experienced in historic buildings and landscapes, urban settings, traditional materials and rural buildings, Listed Buildings, planning negotiations (including National Park), Conservation Areas
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Oak frame, working closely with an expert oak-framer
Committed to environmental and energy-conscious design and low-energy buildings including Passivhaus. Member of the AECB (Association for Environment Conscious Building).
Working closely with a well-established network of expert Consultants and Contractors, including: Planning, Passivhaus, Structural Engineering, Building Services, Ecology, Archaeology, Surveying, Arboricultural, Timber and Oak Framing, Stonemasonry, Lime, General Contracting.
Studied Architecture at Cambridge University and Landscape/Garden Conservation at the Architectural Association in London.
Previous work includes:
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Chiswick House & Gardens - a central role in a major Restoration Project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, 2002-2007;
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Design Tutor / Lecturer - at Universities of Cardiff, Bath & Kingston, 2000-2014;
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'Adrian Cook - Architect' - self-employed, 1999-2002;
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Evans & Shalev Architects, London - Project Architect, 1995-2000;
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Architectural Practices in London, San Francisco and Stuttgart 1989-1995
